"This is a lifetime journey," said Ybarra. "I just showed (Randall) it worked for me. It's not a diet; it's a different way of eating."

Gary Branfman, a plastic surgeon in Victoria, said patients who come to his office for weight-loss surgery don't understand the responsibility that accompanies surgery.

"It means changing their lifestyle. Patients who come to the office obese and want a quick fix are just bad candidates because they are not willing to do their share," Branfman said. "When you have a massive weight loss, (a person) has demonstrated their commitment to a healthier lifestyle."

Goode didn't get an award for losing weight, but that's fine for him.

"After fit camp, I had to come to the real world and face all the temptations and roadblocks that were out there," said Goode. "I know my life is way more valuable than a bag of Easter candy. (Knowing that) is the reward that I got."